Columbus, IN (August 21, 2018) – IUPUC announced today the addition of Jay Lesandrini as Director of Communications and Marketing.

Mr. Lesandrini brings more than 20 years of communications experience to IUPUC including roles in Public Relations, Information and UX Design, Product Management and Marketing. Most recently, Lesandrini served as the Director of Marketing for the Indianapolis-based software company, Kerauno.

“We are excited to have Jay lead our communications and marketing team,” said Dr. Reinhold Hill, Vice Chancellor and Dean at IUPUC. “He brings not only a wealth of marketing and communications knowledge, but also a fresh perspective from his background in business.”

Lesandrini is no stranger to higher education having spent nine years at John Wiley & Sons where he led the marketing efforts for Wiley’s Sybex imprint with deep ties into the education market. In addition, Lesandrini holds both an M.A. in English Literature and M.F.A. in Creative Writing.

“I always envisioned that at some point my career would lead me to a university,” said Lesandrini. “I look forward to being part of a close-knit organization like IUPUC that provides such a positive impact on the students and community it serves.”